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You are well loved. And anyone who has had the luck to be family to you knows that.

You are one of the brightest and the best.

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"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

87 years! That is quite a long life to share with others and should be celebrated as well as remembered.

Andrew

PSI am sorry for your loss but I ALWAYS try to put the positives at the forefront. Matty, you know my thoughts are with you both!

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LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safelyin a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT ARIDE!!!

Sun comes up, it's Tuesday morninghits me straight in the eyeguess you forgot to close the blind last nightOh, that's right, I forgot, it was me

I sure do miss the smell of black coffee in the morning,the sound of water splashing all over the bathroom,the kiss that you would give me even though I was sleeping,but I kind of like the feel of this extra few feet in my bedTelephone's ringing, but I don't answer it'cause everybody knows that good news always sleeps till noon

Lunchtime. I start to dial your numberthen I remember so I reach for something to smokeand anyways I'd rather listen to Coltranethan go through all that shit again

There's something about an afternoon spent doing nothingJust listening to records and watching the sun fallingThinking of things that don't have to add up to somethingand this spell won't be brokenby the sound of keys scraping in the lock

Maybe tonight it's a moviewith plenty of room for elbows and kneesa bag of popcorn all to myself,black and white with a strong female leadand if I don't like it, no debate, I'll leave

Here comes that feeling that I'd forgottenhow strange these streets feelwhen you're alone on themEach pair of eyes just filled with suggestionSo I lower my head, make a beeline for homeSeething inside

Funny, I'd never noticedthe sound the streetcars make as they pass my windowWhich reminds me that I forgot to close the blind againYeah, sure I'll admit there are times when I miss youEspecially like now when I need someone to hold mebut there are some things that can never be forgivenand I just gotta tell youthat I kinda like this extra few feet in my bed

Surprised? Naw, I know you aren't. OK, I will explain. I want to encourage you to be happy in the fact that you were able to share this womans' incredible journey on this plane. When people of age pass, we are supposed to learn from their passing. Learn to not waste precious time in this life. Learn to appreciate the gems they shared with us. Learn to be happy with today. Learn to be thankful for the little things in life that bring us joy. Learn to share with those we love, so that we will not miss any opportunity to share our love for them. Learn Learn Learn.

I know this is not falling on deaf, or uninformed ears; however, it is often times good to hear it once again, from friends who care about the suriviors in this life trip. I trust your sister and you will recover from this loss soon, and her legacy will stay with you into the future to give you strength and understanding about the life you are GOING to live.

In Love and Understanding.

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The Bible contains 6 admonishments to homosexuals,and 362 to heterosexuals.This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals, It's just that they need more supervision.Lynn Lavne

LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safelyin a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT ARIDE!!!

Jenny has read every post in this thread and sends her eternal love to all. She wants me to say that you take the most wonderful care her little brother.

Newt/Matt - such a gorgeous poem. There are not words to describe the honour you have done us.

Squeakie-Boi: She's looking for a friend for Wombat.

Jan/Ann/Trish/Zephie/Rasheen/Melia and all the Positive women: Jenny says that you have a strength that is almost never found. You inspire her.

To everyone else we want you to know that this thread is the most amazing gift we could have received at this time. Despite all the disagreements that happen in this place this thread is the epitomy of what AIDSMEDS is about -- unconditional love.